Sublessee: meaning, definitions and examples
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sublessee
[ sʌbˈlɛsi ]
real estate
A sublessee is a person who rents or leases property from a current tenant, rather than directly from the property owner. This arrangement allows the original tenant (the sublessor) to pass on some or all of their leased rights to another party. Typically, the sublessee pays rent to the sublessor, who remains responsible for the lease with the landlord.
Synonyms
leaseholder, subtenant, tenant.
Examples of usage
- As a sublessee, I have my own lease agreement.
- The sublessee must adhere to all original lease terms.
- He was looking for a sublessee to take over his apartment.
- The sublessee’s rights are typically outlined in the sublease agreement.
Translations
Translations of the word "sublessee" in other languages:
🇵🇹 subarrendatário
🇮🇳 उपकिरायेदार
🇩🇪 Untermieter
🇮🇩 subsewa
🇺🇦 суборендар
🇵🇱 podnajemca
🇯🇵 サブリース契約者
🇫🇷 sous-locataire
🇪🇸 subarrendatario
🇹🇷 alt kiracı
🇰🇷 서브리스 임차인
🇸🇦 المستأجر الفرعي
🇨🇿 podnájemce
🇸🇰 podnájomca
🇨🇳 次承租人
🇸🇮 podnajemnik
🇮🇸 undirleigusamningur
🇰🇿 жалдаушы
🇬🇪 ქირავნობის ხელშეკრულების მიმღები
🇦🇿 sublokator
🇲🇽 subarrendatario
Etymology
The term 'sublessee' is derived from the word 'sublease,' which itself is a combination of the prefix 'sub-' meaning 'under' or 'below,' and 'lease', referring to a contractual agreement to rent property. The practice of subleasing has roots in the early laws of property in England, where a tenant would sometimes allow another person to occupy the leased property. As housing and rental markets evolved, the term solidified in the context of real estate law, particularly with the rise of urban living and apartment rentals in the 20th century. The sublessee plays a crucial role in this dynamic, providing flexibility for tenants who may need to relocate temporarily or share expenses.